Canon takes sustainability very seriously. Canon's corporate philosophy 'Kyosei' (living and working together for the common good) means that the principles of sustainability and responsibility have been embedded in Canon's values since its foundation. This means that we take responsibility
take responsibility for the impact of our activities and treat our customers, employees, society and the environment with respect. Through imaging and Canon technologies, Canon aims to make the world a better and more beautiful place.
The three main pillars in Canon's sustainability policy:
1. Reducing environmental impact
We’re minimising the impact of our operations and our customers on the environment, by keeping materials in use for longer and minimizing waste by transforming the way we use materials in our products, consumables, packaging and operations.
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2. Empowering young People
We’re empowering the next generation with storytelling programmes. As part of this, we’ve worked with over 50 charity partners to support over 4500 participants in our UN collaboration Young People’s programme.
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3. Responsible business
We’re a responsible business choice, with measures in place for our social responsibility toward Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement impacts.
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Proud of our sustainable achievements
We are proud of the certificates, nominations and awards we have received in the field of sustainability. This indicates that we are on the right track to achieve our sustainability goals and motivates us to get the most out of ourselves every day.
Canon has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Rating for its sustainability efforts for 10 years in a row, placing Canon among the top 5% of sustainable companies worldwide.
88% of Canon products will have been awarded the German federal government's Blue Angle certification by 2022.
As of 2020, this certification covers Canon Inc. and 124 Canon Group companies in 40 countries (593 operational sites) and regions around the world.
Internationally recognized standard in the field of quality management.
Want to know more about what Canon is doing on sustainability?
Visit https://www.canon-europe.com/sustainability/